Recent Economy Blogs
Flood Damage in Houston
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013Residents of southwest Houston are cleaning up from flooding today. Saturday night's flash floods ruined cars, flooring, and any possessions that were less than 8 inches off the floors...
Residents of Seattle Challenge Micro-apartments
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 24, 2013The Seattle Times reported that residents of Seattle are putting up resistance to the development of micro-apartment buildings. Because these micro-housing buildings are not subject...
Phoenix Swim Club to Be Demolished
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 14, 2012Swimming World reported that a historic Phoenix swim club will be demolished. The Phoenix Swim Club, built by Phoenix concrete contractors, has been home to quite a few Olympian swimmers...
Bed Bugs Factor Into Building Condemnation
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 12, 2012If anyone doubts the severe repurcussions of bedbug infestations, this story should change their minds. In July of this year, an apartment complex in St. Paul, Minnesota was condemned...
New Housing Permits Show Growth in Charlotte
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 11, 2012According to NBC Charlotte, there was a 35 percent increase in permits to build single family homes in Charlotte this year, compared to last year. The data shows a demand for housing....
City of Cincinnati Now Offers Green Roof Loans
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Dec 05, 2012Great news for green roofers in Cincinnati: The Ohio Office of Environmental Protections has made $5,000,000 available for green roof loans. The city aims to reduce sewer runoff and...
Houston Engineers Grade City Roads
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Nov 13, 2012The Houston Chronicle reported today that the American Society of Civil Engineers graded the city's roadways, and they gave them a D+. It sounds like a few Houston concrete contractors...
Cheap Chests of Drawers That Look Expensive
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Oct 22, 2012If you are looking for a dresser right now and are short on cash, I have a few suggestions for you. Chests of drawers seem boring, but think about it: they take up a lot of real estate....